Welcome! I initially created this website as a BLOG site to practice, develop my love of writing. A way for me to share the stories behind some of my songs and poetry. I’ve been a songwriter since I was 15 years old.

The author Margaret Atwood has said, “If you do really want to write and you are struggling to get started. You are afraid of something. You become a writer by writing, there is no other way. So, do it, do it more. Do it better. Fail. Fail better.”

Afraid? Me? That word stopped me in my tracks. It was time to unpack it.

I had been in some kind of introspective work, since I was a curious, spunky kid. Like most of us, I have known some struggles. Unhealthy relationships, shame around my sexuality, lost people suddenly to tragedy, our family has lost loved ones, to the slowest cruelest diseases, but now this. How was I going to come out from under this latest loss?

After selling most everything of mine and relocating back to California, with my then fiance. I soon accepted, I had to walk away. I barely knew anyone in this new city. I felt vacant and alone. However, I knew, neither of us could survive, let alone thrive, with active addiction going on.

Looking at my own life, I knew aspects of my success and/or peace, had been plagued by massive performance anxiety. That my addictive lifestyle to namely food, resulting weight fluctuations, being co-dependent, depression (suppression), etc., needed to end.

Ultimately, I wanted to share all my passion projects, with you! Thus creating @everythingmcnutt on Instagram and building this website, EverythingMcNutt.com. (Jennifermcnuttmusic.com music only site, being built in 2022)

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Music Reviews

“Her warm deep voice along with surprising unpredictable playful tones keeps you on the edge of your seat. She effortlessly plays her guitar and harmonica then right when you think you’ve got her figured out, which, if I may mention is nearly impossible, she suddenly cracks up and decides to flow to a new song. Usually such behavior would be unacceptable but you let her, because you want to see and hear her more…You want more and more and more. She has a unique look with a confidant almost nonchalant, intriguing character. Jennifer McNutt is one of a kind.”

~ Greet Ramaekers Host/Celebrity Interviewer, Los Angeles.

“Wow! Simply Amazing! I have listened to this CD over and over. I am amazed that such an artist isn’t signed yet. Jennifer’s vocals are so rich and full of emotion. Her CD is better than most I have received from record labels and I immediately added it to our playlist at KGFN. People all over the world have been emailing their requests for “The Other Side Of Me.” I keep 10 CD’s in my car and this is one of them. Definitely on my “Top 10 CD’s Of The Year” list.

~ Adam Paul, Music Director KGFN/Grossmont College Radio.

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Testimonials

“Jen is amazing! She has dedicated the better part of her life to learning and teaching martial arts and self defense. She facilitates and fosters a welcoming and fun learning environment while focusing on very relevant and necessary defense concepts. She has a well rounded background involving traditional martial arts combined with modern submission grappling and MMA. This is what allows Jennifer to offer useful information and instruction to a wide variety of students. Although her current focus is on teaching untrained women, Jen also has the ability to offer advanced self defense training to experienced martial artists. While she is very skilled, Jen has the humility of a true martial artist. Anyone who feels anxious or intimidated by the thought of beginning martial arts classes will quickly feel at ease around her. I recommend anyone seeking to begin self defense classes for the first time or to expand their current skill set to give Jennifer a call and get started. You will not be disappointed.”

Sean Boland, BJJ Black Belt, Army Combatives Instructor, Gracie Survival Tactics Instructor

“Today I took a former soccer player to workout with Jennifer McNutt. This young lady is 16 years old, an amazing athlete but still has some room to grow in regards to confidence. When we walked into Jennifer’s session she not only greeted us with a warm smile, she had an energy about her that was instantly calming and comforting. Jennifer’s patience, knowledge, coaching and ability to engage my former player was amazing. Throughout our 1.5 hour session Jennifer’s nonjudgmental and encouraging approach transformed the way my former player was carrying herself. She trusted Jennifer and started to believe in herself. There is not doubt the confidence she had walking out the door was dramatically different than the confidence she had when we walked in. We will be back and I can’t say enough about what a positive experience this was for both of us.”

Katie Rouse, Youth Counselor and Soccer Coach, Cincinnati, Ohio

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Testimonials

“Working with Jennifer has been wonderful! We held two intro self-defense classes for our group with Jennifer as the instructor. As the main contact for our group, from the very first call to start ironing out the details to the follow up communication after our sessions, Jennifer has been professional, enthusiastic, and so strong to her brand in delivering quality training for us. Our group left each session empowered thanks to Jennifer’s teachings, both in conceptual and physical self-defense. We are looking forward to working with Jennifer and her assistants in the future, and could not more highly recommend her!”

Sarah P., Paycor